Tennessee unemployment income taxability checker
Tennessee does not levy a state income tax, so unemployment benefits are not taxed.
How this checker works
Step 1 captures your unemployment income for context and confirms Tennessee has no state income tax.
Step 2 summarizes the state impact as $0 and points you to federal tax tools.
Frequently asked questions
Does Tennessee tax unemployment benefits?
No. Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax, so unemployment benefits are not taxed by the state.
Do I still need to file a state return?
Tennessee does not require a personal income tax return. Focus on federal filing and any local taxes that apply to you.
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Tennessee does not levy a personal income tax. This tool is informational, not tax advice.